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Bill Buckner, forever known for costly error in 1986 World Series, dies at 69

NEW YORK - Bill Buckner was an All-Star and batting champion, a gritty gamer who…

Stewart’s bold move to Japan could shake up MLB, NPB

Hiroshima Carp pitcher Kyle Regnault doesn’t know what he’d do if he were in Carter…

Kenta Maeda wins in return from injury

PITTSBURGH - Kenta Maeda returned from the 10-day injured list and earned his sixth victory…

Kensuke Kondo, Sho Nakata help Fighters rally past Lions

TOKOROZAWA, SAITAMA PREF. - Kensuke Kondo and Sho Nakata capped a late rally on Sunday…

Athletics rough up Kikuchi, hold off Mariners

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - Yusei Kikuchi surrendered 10 hits and four earned runs against the Oakland…

Southpaw starter Kris Johnson helps Carp extend winning streak to 11 games

Left-hander Kris Johnson pitched into the eighth inning and drove in a run to help…

Hawks finalize deal with highly touted amateur pitcher Carter Stewart

CHIBA - The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks made history on Saturday by becoming the first NPB…

Tigers put end to nine-game skid

NEW YORK - Winless for almost two weeks, the Detroit Tigers finally busted loose for…

Carp crush Giants to extend winning streak to 10

The first several weeks of the NPB season had many wondering how it was possible…

Mets’ Yoenis Cespedes likely to miss rest of season after undergoing ankle surgery

NEW YORK - The New York Mets say slugger Yoenis Cespedes is expected to miss…